Tax Delinquent List - Sworn Affidavit?

[Joe Kooner]

Taking MASSIVE ACTION, 10X :)

I attempted to get the tax delinquent list from the County's assessor's office and they said that I can purchase it for about $250, but I will have to sign an affidavit stating that I will not be using the information for commercial purposes (selling, direct mail, etc). So, my question to you is, how else do I go about obtaining this list?

I'm also trying to get a code violation lists. Seems like my county is just more restrictive in obtaining information.

Keywords: Seattle, Bellevue, Washington

[Jonathan S.]

In New Jersey you can make an OPRA request (Open Public Records Act) for tax delinquent properties. Basically OPRA states that government records shall be readily accessible to the public. See if your state has something similar. As far as the commercial use goes, I'd contact your lawyer and get some professional advice. It seems it might be a bit of a grey area if some jurisdictions have problems and others do not.